MN air quality improves, heat wave and wildfires continue
Air in the Twin Cities metro area is starting to clear up after hazardous conditions on Thursday. Meanwhile, wildfires in the northern part of Minnesota continue to burn. FOX 9's Chenue Her has the latest details.
Air in the Twin Cities metro area is starting to clear up after hazardous conditions on Thursday. Meanwhile, wildfires in the northern part of Minnesota continue to burn. FOX 9's Chenue Her has the latest details.
Scientists explain why wildfires are becoming more severe
Wildfires are a natural part of many forest ecosystems, but scientists say today's fires are becoming larger and more severe than forests are adapted to handle. Here's why.
Wildfires are a natural part of many forest ecosystems, but scientists say today's fires are becoming larger and more severe than forests are adapted to handle. Here's why.
Minnesota weather: Heat wave continues as wildfire smoke retreats for some Friday
Wildfire smoke continues to retreat from the Twin Cities Friday, but the heat wave isn't letting up as temperatures soar into the 90s ahead of a slight chance of evening thunderstorms.
Wildfire smoke continues to retreat from the Twin Cities Friday, but the heat wave isn't letting up as temperatures soar into the 90s ahead of a slight chance of evening thunderstorms.
MN weather: Heat wave continues Friday
Wildfire smoke retreats from the Twin Cities on Friday as sunshine and highs in the mid-to-upper 90s return. A stray thunderstorm is possible Friday evening before temperatures ease slightly heading into the weekend. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.
Wildfire smoke retreats from the Twin Cities on Friday as sunshine and highs in the mid-to-upper 90s return. A stray thunderstorm is possible Friday evening before temperatures ease slightly heading into the weekend. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast.
Outfitters working on rescues amid MN wildfires
Outfitters who usually help guide people into the wilderness are now helping guide people out amid wildfires in northern Minnesota. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Outfitters who usually help guide people into the wilderness are now helping guide people out amid wildfires in northern Minnesota. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Twin Cities wildfire smoke: Some head outside despite health warnings
As wildfire smoke drifts into the Twin Cities, many people are choosing to stay inside, but some are still heading outdoors despite the health warnings.
As wildfire smoke drifts into the Twin Cities, many people are choosing to stay inside, but some are still heading outdoors despite the health warnings.
Minnesotans feel the impact of smokey air
Many Minnesotans stayed inside amid poor air quality due to wildfires in the north. But for some, the smoke wasn't bothersome. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Many Minnesotans stayed inside amid poor air quality due to wildfires in the north. But for some, the smoke wasn't bothersome. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Trump on election security: Great damage has been done to our country'
Addressing the nation Thursday night, President Trump blasted ABC and NBC for not airing his speech live. Trump then scrutinized U.S. election integrity and says the White House has documents that show China rigged the 2020 election. He said the current voting system is worse than a third world country.
Addressing the nation Thursday night, President Trump blasted ABC and NBC for not airing his speech live. Trump then scrutinized U.S. election integrity and says the White House has documents that show China rigged the 2020 election. He said the current voting system is worse than a third world country.
Trump: U.S. election system worse than third world country
Addressing the nation Thursday night, President Trump blasted the U.S. election system. He says other countries have gained access to U.S. voting info, voting machines are susceptible to interference and at least 278,000 non-citizens are registered to vote.
Addressing the nation Thursday night, President Trump blasted the U.S. election system. He says other countries have gained access to U.S. voting info, voting machines are susceptible to interference and at least 278,000 non-citizens are registered to vote.
Trump: Voting machines are extremely exposed to attack
President Trump addressed election security and how voting machines are exposed to attack after he says the 2020 election was impacted by China.
President Trump addressed election security and how voting machines are exposed to attack after he says the 2020 election was impacted by China.
Trump: China acquired 220 million U.S. voter files during 2020 election
Addressing the nation Thursday night, President Donald Trump says China acquired 220 million U.S. voter files that impacted the 2020 election results.
Addressing the nation Thursday night, President Donald Trump says China acquired 220 million U.S. voter files that impacted the 2020 election results.
Minneapolis shooting: Man killed after argument over property
Police are investigating after a deadly shooting broke out during an argument between two men Wednesday afternoon in north Minneapolis.
Police are investigating after a deadly shooting broke out during an argument between two men Wednesday afternoon in north Minneapolis.
Minnesotans brave the smokey, hazardous air
Despite the smokey air, some Minnesotans still made it outside. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Despite the smokey air, some Minnesotans still made it outside. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Northern Minnesota wildfires continue to blaze
The wildfires in northern Minnesota are continuing to burn and spread, causing hazardous air across the state. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
The wildfires in northern Minnesota are continuing to burn and spread, causing hazardous air across the state. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Decreased foot traffic in Minneapolis amid hazardous air
Many people stayed inside Thursday at the air quality became hazardous for all due to wildfires in the northern part of the state. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Many people stayed inside Thursday at the air quality became hazardous for all due to wildfires in the northern part of the state. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Minnesota reports third month of job growth in 2026
State officials are touting a third month of consecutive job growth in Minnesota despite a shrinking labor force and slow wage growth.
State officials are touting a third month of consecutive job growth in Minnesota despite a shrinking labor force and slow wage growth.
Minneapolis has world's worst air quality Thursday amid wildfire smoke
Minneapolis has one of the worst air qualities in the world on Thursday morning as wildfire smoke continues to blanket much of the state.
Minneapolis has one of the worst air qualities in the world on Thursday morning as wildfire smoke continues to blanket much of the state.
Texas flash flooding leaves 2 dead, threatens millions
Flash flooding has killed at least two people in Texas, is forcing roads to closed and evacuations are in place as millions of lives are at risk. FOX's Amy Galo has more.
Flash flooding has killed at least two people in Texas, is forcing roads to closed and evacuations are in place as millions of lives are at risk. FOX's Amy Galo has more.
Hazardous air quality in Twin Cities as wildfires continue to burn
More than a dozen wildfires continue burning across northern Minnesota, collectively known as the July Lightning Event. Smoke from the wildfires has spread south, triggering air quality alerts across much of Minnesota, including hazardous conditions in the Twin Cities Thursday morning.
More than a dozen wildfires continue burning across northern Minnesota, collectively known as the July Lightning Event. Smoke from the wildfires has spread south, triggering air quality alerts across much of Minnesota, including hazardous conditions in the Twin Cities Thursday morning.
Poor air quality closes Valleyfair, cancels several Twin Cities events
Thursday's poor air quality caused several popular outdoor attractions, including Valleyfair in Shakopee, to close. The USA Cup, one of the biggest youth soccer tournaments in the world, canceled all games for the day. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Thursday's poor air quality caused several popular outdoor attractions, including Valleyfair in Shakopee, to close. The USA Cup, one of the biggest youth soccer tournaments in the world, canceled all games for the day. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.